One of the most popular new ways to vacation is to combine learning with relaxing, education with adventure.-and-One of the most popular recent destinations is Costa Rica.

Here is an amazing family adventure that you'll all be talking about for years. Some of the highlights? Well...

This is the tropics. And with over 3 million acres of protected rainforest and wildlife, you'll seethings you can't even imagine. You'll have your own expert guides who have been studying this eco-system for decades to take you to the right places at the right times, avoiding crowds and leaving plenty of room for you to take advantage of the laid back pace of "Tico Time".

Horseback rides or strolls on the beach.

A soak in geothermal springs.

A hammock under the palms.

A stunning view of 5 converging waterfalls

Views of an active volcano from the pool

Raft trip through jungle waterways

and our personal favorite... a dinner invitation to the home of your New Costa Rican friends Geovanny and his mother Edith. They'll even teach you to make tortillas!

The Accomodations?How does a night perched in the rainforest overlooking the Savegre River Valley in African style luxury safari tents sound?

Or 2 more nights at a luxury beachfront resort where activities include horseback riding, surfing, kayaking and even an art gallery?